John Guard, major crimes division of Pitt County Sheriff’s Office, presented an eight-hour “Response To Domestic Violence” training on April 11 and April 12.

Almost 50 participants from Polk County DSS, Rutherford County DSS, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, Forest City Police Department, Pisgah Legal Services, Rutherford County ADA and Steps to HOPE staff and volunteer court advocates attended the training program.

The training was sponsored by Family Violence Prevention Services, Pisgah Legal Services and Steps to HOPE.
Lunch was generously provided by LaurelWoods/LaurelHurst.

– article submitted by Debra Backus